As the STAAR Reading test approaches, providing your students with the best resources to succeed is important. To make your job a bit easier, here’s a list of fantastic free STAAR reading resources that can help your students not only prepare for the STAAR Reading test but also excel in reading.
STAAR Reading Question Stems
I needed a way to incorporate STAAR Reading questions in my daily lessons. I was looking for a list to easily access and know that my students were getting high-quality questions.
Now, these reading question stems have become a staple in my daily lessons.
They work well with read-aloud, guided reading, and independent reading. I can insert questions based on the genre that we are reading.
Additionally, students can use the task card version to ask each other questions or answer questions independently in their reading notebooks.
STAAR Released Test Questions
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) provides released test questions from previous years.
These questions are a goldmine for understanding the format and types of questions that may appear on the test. Access them at TEA’s website.
ReadWorks
ReadWorks offers a huge amount of reading passages and comprehension questions.
You can filter resources by grade level and skill, making tailoring your lessons to your students’ needs easy. Visit ReadWorks to explore the passages.
Reading Challenges
Having students compete in reading breakouts is an engaging way for them to review a variety of reading skills.
I have created 2 FREE challenges for STAAR Reading Prep.
Poetry Breakout
This challenge includes 4 poems. Each has 4 STAAR stemmed reading questions. Then students can self-check using the Google form.
Revise/Edit Challenge
This challenge is a PERFECT way for your students to practice STAAR stemmed revise and edit questions.
They can complete the challenge in groups or independently.
It is DIGITAL or PRINTABLE, so it works well in any classroom.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy provides free online lessons and practice exercises. Their interactive platform covers various reading skills and aligns with STAAR standards. Dive into the STAAR-aligned content at Khan Academy.
ReadWriteThink
This site was developed by the International Literacy Association and the National Council of Teachers of English.
ReadWriteThink provides lesson plans, interactive student materials, and printables. Explore their STAAR-specific resources at ReadWriteThink.
Quizizz
Test preparation can be fun with Quizizz! Teachers can create and share engaging quizzes. Be sure to explore pre-made ones related to STAAR Reading. Students can participate individually or as a class. Start quizzing at Quizizz.
STAAR Reading Checklist
A list for new or veteran teachers of important skills that your students should know before they take their STAAR Reading Test.
Go through the list and make sure you’ve checked off all the boxes to ensure your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students are ready for their STAAR Reading test.
Preparing students for the STAAR Reading test can be both challenging and rewarding. With these free STAAR reading resources, you have a toolbox filled with engaging and effective materials to support your teaching efforts.
These resources will be helpful when Planning Your STAAR Reading Bootcamp.
Although, keep in mind, success is not just about passing a test. It’s about instilling a lifelong love for reading in your students.
If you’re searching for more STAAR reading resources, check out my blog post STAAR Reading Resource Round-Up.
